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title: What's Driving Global Growth in the Nano Satellite Market?
description: The global nanosatellite market will experience accelerated growth through 2023 due to a few key factors, including component miniaturization and new satellite technology.
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# What's Driving Global Growth in the Nano Satellite Market?

by [BIS Research](https://blog.marketresearch.com/author/bis-research), on December 12, 2018

![nanosatellite](https://blog.marketresearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Planet%20Earth%20with%20appearing%20sunbeam%20light.%20Elements%20of%20this%20image%20are%20furnished%20by%20NASA.jpeg?width=300&name=Planet%20Earth%20with%20appearing%20sunbeam%20light.%20Elements%20of%20this%20image%20are%20furnished%20by%20NASA.jpeg)According to a market intelligence report from BIS Research, the global [nano satellite market](https://www.marketresearch.com/BIS-Research-v4011/Global-Nano-Satellite-Focus-End-12004720/?progid=91255) is expected to rise in revenue from $189.7 million in 2018 to $356.1 million in  2023, growing at a CAGR of 13.43%. This accelerated growth can be attributed to a number of factors.

Key among them is that new miniaturization technologies have made small satellites more affordable than ever to produce.  As a result, the global nano satellite market has experienced increased demand from a wide range of users for numerous applications, including military & defense, commercial, government, and other clients.

## Nano Satellite Technology

Satellites with mass ranging from 1Kg to 10 Kg are commonly known as nano satellites. Though small in size, nano satellites can perform most of the functions of a conventional satellite at minimal cost.

In the past, the satellite industry struggled to develop and manufacture small-scale products due to the enormous costs involved in producing them. However, over the past couple of years, as component miniaturization techniques become more widespread, manufacturers have increasingly entered the field of lower cost satellites, specifically nano satellites.

## Applications for Nano Satellites

Nano satellites are typically launched into the Earth’s orbit in [constellations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_constellation), which enable different end-users to tap into efficient and real-time tracking and monitoring across applications. Some of the benefits of using satellite constellations are that they cost and weigh much less than larger traditional satellites.  Additionally, nano satellites offer decreased payload and support structure requirements, further reducing associated expenses.

Should some units in the constellation fail, the remaining satellites continue to provide service and spares can be launched quickly. Nano satellites are also easy to maneuver; thus, they can easily avoid attacks and can function properly from various locations in orbit.

## Nano Satellite Market Drivers

Advancements in the miniaturization of the size of the satellite, increasing demand for small satellite constellations, and emerging electronic technologies are fueling the growth of the nano satellite market.

In particular, technological advancements in component miniaturization have decreased the cost of manufacturing nano satellites, making them more affordable for research and academic applications. Moreover, more sophisticated component miniaturization techniques are further expected to drive the integration of small satellites with high-tech subsystems, including advanced propulsion systems, power systems, telecommunications, payloads, attitude control systems, and structures.

## Top Global Nano Satellite Segments

The report published by BIS Research on the global [nano satellite market](https://www.marketresearch.com/BIS-Research-v4011/Global-Nano-Satellite-Focus-End-12004720/?progid=91255) is segmented by applications (communication, space exploration, technology development and demonstration, and earth observation and remote sensing), mass (1Kg to 3 Kg, 4Kg to 6 Kg, and 7Kg to 10 Kg), satellite subsystems (payload, structure, telecommunications, on-board computers, power system, attitude control system, and propulsion system), and end users (commercial, defense, academic, government, and non-profit). 

By application, the commercial segment accounted for the highest share in terms of both revenue and number of satellites launched, comprising 79.32% and 77.18% in terms of value and volume of the total market. Moreover, the maximum revenue was generated by the 1Kg to 3 Kg segment in 2017.

Furthermore, segmentation is broken out by world regions, which include North America, Europe, Asia – Pacific and Rest of the World.  The highest market share in 2017 was contributed by North America, both in terms of value and volume.

## 10 Key Satellite Companies to Watch

The report profiles several companies that have a strong foothold in the nano satellite market, including the following:

- Ball Corporation
- Clyde Space Ltd.
- GomSpace A/S
- Innovative Solutions in Space BV
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- NanoAvionika, LLC
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Planet Labs, Inc.
- QinetiQ Group PLC

## For More Information on the Global Nano Satellite Market

For more critical insights on nano satellites, [download the full i](https://www.marketresearch.com/BIS-Research-v4011/Global-Nano-Satellite-Focus-End-12004720/?progid=91255)[ndustry report](https://www.marketresearch.com/BIS-Research-v4011/Global-Nano-Satellite-Focus-End-12004720/?progid=91255) from BIS Research. This comprehensive report draws on research from extensive primary interviews and secondary research, along with analytical tools that have been used to build forecasts and predictive models.

Click the button below to view the full report page and download a sample.

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